courteously

Example Sentences

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Ms. Weiss has so far upheld what I will courteously assume was the implicit bargain that landed her the CBS job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Miles sleeps on her bed, using her legs as a pillow and courteously scooching over for her boyfriend of three years, a dentist.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

But no, they have no bananas, nor imported Norwegian water, nor Mylar balloons for a birthday; substitutes will be courteously suggested.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

He replied, most courteously, “You might wish to ask someone who works here.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2022

He straightened up and bowed his head courteously.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein